TALKING LETHBRIDGE: Stories of Downtown

TALKING LETHBRIDGE: Stories of Downtown is a captivating experimental film that explores the lives of small business owners and local residents in downtown Lethbridge. Through interviews and conversations with a diverse range of individuals, STRUDELBRAND offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the heart of this vibrant community. From the local coffee shop who has been serving customers for over 30 years, to young entrepreneurs just starting out, we highlight the overall love and pride they have for supporting local. TALKING LETHBRIDGE is a celebration of the human spirit, and offers a powerful reminder of the connections that tie us all together.

FEATURED BUSINESSES:

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SEEKING COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS! Do you want to support your local arts scene & promote local love? email stru@strudelbrand.com to be part of the TALKING LETHBRIDGE initiative.

Funded in part by Opportunity Lethbridge, the City of Lethbridge, Downtown Lethbridge + Heart of our City as part of the Re-Imagine Downtown Activization Grant

Premiere screening of TALKING LETHBRIDGE: Stories of Downtown, in Festival Square. Photo Credit: @lethsmakeithappen @bipocfoundation

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING...

"My favorite part was that EPIC drone shot inside the Lethbridge Public Library. It's clear that Lethbridge is a place worth caring about. The small business owners are clearly building up our community and this film sends a clear message of the passion many citizens hold for Lethbridge."
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COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Ryland Ens - RE/MAX Real Estate - Lethbridge

Lou & Kelli Benis - RE/MAX Real Estate - Lethbridge

Rise Yoga

Sinking Ship Supply Co.

Back in Balance Wellness Centre

ATB Financial - Popcorn & Venue Host (2nd Screening)

The Movie Mill - Popcorn Host

So Normal Co.

Warwick Printing Co. Ltd. - Print Sponsor

Sinking Ship Supply Co.

Max Hopkins Music - Audio Tech

DJ Ravp - DJ

Bipoc Foundation - Event Support

Brienne Sherwood - RE/MAX Real Estate - Lethbridge

Troy Gidney - Computer Tech & Builder of Beasts

Platinum Event Rentals

Lou Benis of RE/MAX Real Estate - Lethbridge

Kelli Benis of RE/MAX Real Estate - Lethbridge

ABOUT THE PREMIERE

Our red carpet film premiere featured hollywood-style photo opportunities, night market, live music with DJ Ravp, complimentary popcorn from The Movie Mill, over $5,700 in giveaways, a red carpet walk contest, great company & an opportunity to mingle with the downtown community!

We premiered at Festival Square, Downtown Lethbridge: August 19th, 2023.

From August 21 - 27 we awarded prizes for our red carpet walk winners, and on August 29th we launched the online giveaway segment, where we randomly select winners (2 per day) from August 30th - September 12th until all 28 prizes are won!

In total, TALKING LETHBRIDGE: Stories of Downtown will give away 65 prizes!

Thank you, Lethbridge, for joining us & making this launch such a success!